Sunday, September 14, 2014

Music News

This fall we have a lot
happening in the music department! Next week the Band and Chorus will host
their first GUEST NIGHT. The following night, our Chorus will be performing at
Open House. We have a Car Wash Fundraiser planned during Booster Week, as well
as a series of performances on Booster Day. Initial payments will be due
soon for our November trip to New York City to see Aladdin on Broadway, as well
as for the competition trip to Williamsburg, Virginia over April Vacation for
high school band and chorus members. Also, the MMA has two major fundraisers
planned and could use parent volunteers.

I would like to invite
all Mohawk High School students to GUEST NIGHT on Wednesday evening,
September 17, in the music room from 5-7pm. We have a good thing going on in the music department -
too good to keep to ourselves! Students: Come to GUEST NIGHT and experience
first-hand what it's like to make music in our Band and Chorus. Join our Band
as they play "Party Rock Anthem" and see how they get ready for the
Booster Day Parade! Sing your heart out with our Chorus as they sing African
songs, Gospel music, and "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons! This will
be a good time. And there will be snacks. Wednesday, 5-7pm in
the Music Room. No experience is necessary, and the more the merrier!

Choirs Perform at Open
House – September
18, 6:15-6:45pm

Come early to Open House next Thursday to hear the Middle School and High
School Choirs perform in the foyer. These groups are off to a very good start
this year – and the acoustics in the foyer will take your breath away! Later that
evening, please stop by the music room to say hello!

Aladdin – Payments due September 23

Students in the Middle School and High School Music program are eligible to
participate in a special trip to New York City on November 5 to see “Aladdin” on Broadway. The
total cost of the trip is $105. We have 85 tickets reserved and they are
available while they last on a first come first served basis. For those
interested in taking advantage of this opportunity, $60 is due by September 23.
The remaining $45 will be due by October 10. Late
payments cannot be accepted.

Need a Car Wash? Come to our second annual Car Wash Fundraiser on
Wednesday, Oct. 1! From 12:50-4:30pm, Mohawk High School Music Students will be washing
cars and trucks, making music, and accepting donations to support the Music
Department!Interested in participating in this event as a chaperon? Email Mr.
Halligan! shalligan@mohawkschools.org

Booster Day Performances – October 3

Keep an eye out for Mohawk Music ensembles on Booster Day! The
Booster Day Pep Rally will feature a special surprise by the Select Chorus, and
the Booster Day Parade will feature our Mohawk Warriors Marching Band!

(Not available to volunteer? Bring your friends and family and
enjoy some pie on Booster Day! Or wrap your hands around a warm baked potato,
with the toppings of your choice, at the Ashfield Fall Festival! You’ll be glad
that you did.)

Also, the MMA has new Tote Bags for sale! They will be available
at Open House and at the First Congregational Book Sale during Ashfield Fall
Festival. You can also get them in Sanderson Academy’s Local Goods catalogue.
Very practical, and they make great gifts! You can see what they look like on
the MMA website: http://www.mohawkmusicassociation.org/

Select Chorus at Fall Festival – October 12, 11:30-noon

Our Select Chorus will be performing once again at the Ashfield
Fall Festival this year! Come to check out their latest work (and stop by the
Baked Potato Booth)! They have a prime time mid-day time slot; Main Street and
the town common are sure to be packed! Be sure to get there early to park!

Williamsburg, VA – $50 Deposit due October 17

High School Band and Chorus members planning to participate in the
annual competition trip will need to make a deposit of $50 by October 17. We
will be travelling to Williamsburg, Virginia over April Vacation to compete in the
Worldstrides Heritage Music Festival, visit historical sites, attend concerts
by the Virginia International Tattoo, and spend a day celebrating at Busch
Gardens amusement park! Parents are eligible to chaperon, too!

Our middle school
chorus will be performing at Open House this Thursday, September
18th between 6:15 and 6:30. Students should arrive at 5:30 for a
brief rehearsal. There is no required uniform, however students are asked to
wear nice clothes.

Mr.
Halligan is having a band Guest Night this Wednesday, September 17th,
at 5:00 and has invited any 8th grade band student! If you are interested
and would like more information, please see Ms. Glover or Mr. Halligan!

The Arts at
Mohawk

Knighthorse
Theater Company is coming to Mohawk! Tyrus and Amy
Lemerande make up Knighthorse and travel the world bringing Shakespeare alive
to students and adults alike. Their mission is simple..."to make
Shakespeare cool again". On Friday September 19, 2014,
Knighthorse will be doing an all day workshop with the cast and crew of the
upcoming A Midsummer Night's Dream
(look for it in early December). An evening performance of"Shakespeare
On Demand" will follow at 7:00PM. Don't miss this
energetic and passionate pair perform your choice of classic speeches from 38
plays. They will dazzle. Suggested donations are $10-20
adults/$5 students. Proceeds to benefit the drama Department and Mohawk
Arts Education Council.

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Tote Bags

Available at Music Department events. Make a donation and receive a tote bag. They measure 12" H x 16" W x 6" D and are 100% recyclable. The bags have stitched seams and reinforced handles.

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